Danish Refugee Council International NGO Jobs in Kenya

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an independent, non-profit organization (NGO), founded on the basis of humanitarian principles, and human rights based approach to secure the protection of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), and to promote long term solutions to the problems of forced displacement.

Danish Refugee Council International NGO Safety Officer Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

The Dadaab safety officer will be responsible for the implementation of the DRC safety risk management system (SRMS) in Dadaab and northeast Kenya, in Mandera and Wajir counties. This will be done in close cooperation with the Kenya safety officer, the regional safety coordinator, the area managers in Dadaab and Mandera, and the Kenya country director.

Responsibilities

Assess safety risks for DRC-DDG programmes in Dadaab and northeast Kenya to facilitate programme delivery. Assessments will be undertaken as described in the DRC organizational handbook.

Facilitate the implementation of the SRMS, including undertaking minimum operating safety standards (MOSS) and safely level system (SLS) audits. Where needed, safety improvement plans (SIPs) will be drafted and followed up on.

Assist in developing and updating the safety management plans. Local safety rules (LSRs), standard operating procedures (SOPs) will need to be established and maintained.

Maintain current safety risk assessments (SRAs) for all DRC sites in Dadaab, Mandera and Wajir.

Facilitate programme access and continuity through the provision of dependable advice, regular sit-reps, and safety advisories, as needed.

Maintain relevant safety documentation, such as SOPs, LSRs and CIMPs, plus records of safety incident and training registers. The online safety level system will be kept accurate for all program sites.

Coordinate the Dadaab incident management team.

Any other duties

as directed by the area manager or regional safety coordinator.
Work closely and coordinate with security officers working in various agencies in operation area.

Attend various internal and external security management related meeting.

Qualifications

Minimum two years spent with a humanitarian/development actor.

At least one year INGO/IO safety management experience.

Strong analytical and writing skills.

Stable and robust character with excellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to train and convey information to non-safety personnel.

Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a commitment to humanitarian principles.

Fluency in English.

Background in safety and security training

Fluency in Somali.

How to apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications online which should include a 1-page cover letter clearly stating their motivation and qualifications and a CV. Applications should include contact details of three professional referees who have supervised the candidate in the last five years. One referee must be the applicant’s most recent manager. Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

For more information and job application details, see; Danish Refugee Council International NGO Safety Officer Jobs in Kenya

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